WWE SmackDown was filmed this past Tuesday in London, England and isn't set to air until Friday night, however an unedited version of the show leaked online in video form, as a pre-production, unedited version of the show has surfaced on the internet.
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According to Deadspin.com, a version of the show with unedited crowd noise and missed cues has made its way online. Much like the script of WWE Monday Night RAW that leaked last month, it is an interesting and rare look into how pro wrestling is broadcasted and produced.
The video of the unedited version of SmackDown can be viewed here.
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The video opens up with Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield -- WWE announcers for SmackDown -- getting separate entrances and JBL dancing around goofily. JBL even gets pushed off the steel steps jokingly by the camera man. Michael Cole, with his head set on, then jokes about wishing JBL fell.
"I cannot wait until he takes that bump coming down that ramp," Cole says on the video.
The WWE edits the sounds on its broadcasts for SmackDown frequently since it's a taped show and the company wants its babyfaces to get cheered and villains to get booed while the crowd doesn't always oblige, but on this version, the crowd noise is unedited.
Cole and JBL also have chatter with WWE CEO and Chairman Vince McMahon and producer Kevin Dunn throughout the broadcast. Jimmy Hart comes out for the opening segment, and ring announcer Tony Chimel botches his introduction, sparking some funny banter between Cole and JBL.
"Is he going to introduce Jimmy, since he just did? Chimel just introduced him. Somebody might want to tell him, I don't think he knows," Cole said.
JBL responded: "He doesn't know, he's looking over there like a goof."
There is also an interesting conversation between Cole and McMahon about some talking points on the show, and while McMahon's responses can't be heard, it is still interesting.
"Do you want me to say that every time, because I've said it a sh--load of times tonight," Cole asked McMahon about a talking point.
After the answer, Cole's demeanor seemed to change.
OK...yes sir...yes sir...OK, I've got it sir. I didn't know if you just wanted me to hit it every time but I'll do that from now on. OK you got it, thank you."
SmackDown is set to air Friday night, and the full spoilers can be found here.
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